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Investigating Periprosthetic Fracture Cultures in Arthroplasty

Recruitingn/aAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversity of Chicago
NCT06952738 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This study aims to improve how doctors diagnose infections in patients with broken bones around joint replacements. Currently, there are no clear guidelines to help determine when an infection is present, making treatment decisions difficult. By studying how often infections are found through lab tests and identifying factors that predict infection, the investigators hope to create better ways to diagnose and care for these patients.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients (\>18 years old) with periprosthetic fractures around primary or revision hip or knee arthroplasty * Patients requiring operative management for these fractures (fixation or revision arthroplasty) * Patients presenting to the University of Chicago Medical Center during two (2) year period (October 2025 to October 2027) Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing non-operative management for periprosthetic fractures * Any documented or reported history of past prosthetic joint infection of the involved joint * Sinus tract at the time of presentation at the involved joint
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What it tests

  • Not applicable- observational study
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Where

1 site
The University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, United States
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